The invisibility spell worked flawlessly as I soared through the vast, moonlit sky, Nox gliding beside me with silent grace. The cool night air rushed past, crisp and clean, carrying the faint scent of earth and the lingering warmth of the day.
Below, the kingdom stretched out in a tapestry of lights and shadows. Even from this height, I could tell how much had changed in the past four years. The streets were no longer as tense, the people no longer burdened by the weight of fear. The purge of the corrupt religious order had brought about a visible transformation—buildings repaired, markets bustling even in the late hours, and an air of cautious prosperity settling over the land. It wasn't perfect, not yet, but it was better.
But my attention soon shifted to my true destination—the palace.
